Ward Abbott wrote:
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> On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 17:13:08 -0000, "B Bear"
> > wrote:
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> >Could someone give me a brief guide to the advantages and disadvantages of
> >the various materials use in cooking utensels?
>
> This link will provide info.
>
> http://www.taunton.com/finecooking/pages/c00007.asp

That's a good article, but it ignores a few things.
A lightweight, thin aluminum pot is excellent for
roasting seeds over the stove top. A heavy cast iron
pot or pan can be used to coarsely crush black pepper
on a flat surface. Heavy cast iron can also be used
as a murder weapon, which may be worth consideration
in some households (and depending on whether you're
likely to be the murderer or the murderee).